Science Teacher

Overview / Job Responsibilities

Teaching

• Curriculum Delivery: Deliver the curriculum appropriate to the age, ability group, and subjects taught.

• Preparation and Development: Prepare and develop teaching materials, programs, and pastoral arrangements as needed.

• Accountability: Be accountable for the attainment, progress, and outcomes of pupils.

• Understanding Pupil Capabilities: Be aware of pupils' capabilities and prior knowledge, planning and differentiating teaching to build on these effectively.

• Assessment and Monitoring: Use a variety of observation, assessment, monitoring, and recording strategies to set challenging learning objectives for pupils of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.

• Productive Use of Assessment: Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress.

• Feedback: Provide regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to reflect on their progress and take responsibility for their own learning.

• Data Utilization: Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.

• Homework and Activities: Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend pupils' knowledge and understanding.

• Student Progress Information: Utilize student progress information to improve teaching and learning, motivate students, inform parents, provide necessary references for DSIB annual inspections, and advise the School Board of Governors.

• Special Educational Needs: Understand the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, gifted and talented, EAL, and disabilities. Use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.

• Literacy Standards: Promote high standards of literacy, including correct spoken English.

• Examinations and Assessments: Participate in examinations and assessments as outlined in the teachers' manual.

Behavior and Safety

• Safe Environment: Establish a safe, purposeful, and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect, with a framework for discipline using consistent praise, sanctions, and rewards.

• Class Management: Manage classes effectively, using approaches that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.

• Positive Role Model: Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behavior consistently.

• Behavior Expectations: Maintain high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence among learners.

• Welfare and Safeguarding: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, raising any concerns following school protocols.

• Playground Duties: Carry out playground and other duties as directed.

Team Working and Collaboration

• Team Collaboration: Work as a team member, sharing effective practices with colleagues.

• Professional Development: Contribute to the selection and development of teachers and support staff, including induction and assessment.

• Meetings Participation: Participate in relevant meetings and professional development opportunities related to learners, curriculum, or school organization.

• Support Learning: Ensure colleagues are appropriately involved in supporting learning.

• Cover for Absence: Cover for absent colleagues as required.

• Curriculum and Pastoral Development: Engage in the review, development, and management of curriculum and pastoral activities.

Fulfill Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support Staff Deployment: Deploy support staff effectively.

• External Communication: Communicate and cooperate with relevant external bodies.

• Parent Communication: Communicate effectively with parents regarding student achievements and well-being.

• School Life Contribution: Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

• Professional Relationships: Develop effective professional relationships collaboratively.

Administration

• Attendance and Supervision: Register attendance and supervise students as appropriate.

• Administrative Tasks: Perform administrative and organizational tasks as required by the teachers' manual.

Professional Development

• Training Participation: Engage fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or resulting from appraisals.

• Review and Refine Practices: Regularly review and refine teaching and assessment procedures based on their effectiveness and feedback.

Other

• Additional Duties: Perform reasonable duties as requested by the head teacher.

• Professional Conduct: Maintain high standards of conduct and punctuality, adhering to school policies and practices.

Job Interactions

• Internal: All students, school employees, and Management Team.

• External: Parents

Key Accountabilities

• Standards and Conduct: Achieve the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

• Dignity and Respect: Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.

• Collaboration and Partnership: Work effectively with learners, parents, governors, other staff, and external agencies.

• Safeguarding Welfare: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children within the school.

• Behavior Observation: Observe and understand student behavior and psyche, reporting suspicions of neglect or abuse.

• Professional Skills Development: Attend seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.

• Lesson Presentation: Present lessons comprehensively, using visual/audio means to facilitate learning.

• Interactive Learning: Provide individualized instruction to promote interactive learning.

• Educational Content: Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, etc.).

• Assessment and Feedback: Assess and record student progress, providing grades and feedback.

• Classroom Maintenance: Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders in regular meetings.

• Activities and Events: Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events.

• Equality of Opportunity: Ensure equality of opportunity for all students.

Key Performance Indicators

• Teaching Best Practices: Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills.

• Organization and Commitment: Well-organized and committed.

• Creativity and Energy: Creative and energetic in teaching approaches.

• Moral Values and Discipline: Strong moral values and discipline.